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Review: Dear England

Review: Dear England 01-06-25 Lowry, Salford Quays - by Jamie Griffiths ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ James Graham's Dear England has made a triumphant transition to touring, and under Rupert Goold’s direction, this latest production feels as vital, sharp and emotionally rich as ever. Thoughtfully revised and brought right up to date, it rewards both newcomers and returning audiences, proving how successfully a piece rooted in recent history can evolve and deepen with time. […]

todayJune 2, 2025

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Review – A Knight’s Tale World Premiere

Review - A Knight’s Tale World Premiere Manchester Opera House 01-05-25 by Tiffany Chevis Full to the hilt with crowd-pleasers and classic hits, A Knight’s Tale has been transformed into a jukebox musical as camp and brazen as you would wish it to be. Following William as he goes from daydreaming squire to accidental knight, it’s a tale of taking chances, not letting go of hope, and charging head-first into […]

todayMay 2, 2025

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Review – Dear Evan Hansen

Review - Dear Evan Hansen Wales Millennium Centre 29-04-25 by Emily Garside ‘Dear Evan Hansen, this is going to be a good tour and here’s why…’ The first UK tour of Benji Pesak and Justin Paul’s Tony and Olivier-winning musical is a revamped version of this modern classic. It has much to live up to; beyond awards, there is a devoted fan base for the teen musical that originally starred […]

todayMay 1, 2025

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Tour News: Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon returns for a major UK tour 28-04-25 Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions have announced the return of the Olivier Award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon for a major 2025/2026 UK tour. The show opens at the Manchester Palace Theatre on 10 October 2025, running until 18 October, with casting and additional dates to be revealed. Ray Davies, whose music and lyrics are at the heart of the show, […]

todayApril 26, 2025

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First Look: Muriel’s Wedding

First Look: Muriel’s Wedding Co-producers Curve and Global Creatures have announced the full company of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical running 11 April to 10 May in Leicester this spring. Last year it was revealed the musical would be led by rising star Megan Ellis as Muriel Heslop and original SIX Queen Annabel Marlow as Rhonda Epinstall. Playing the role of Muriel’s father, the corrupt and selfish scoundrel Bill Heslop, is West […]

todayApril 19, 2025

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Chenoweth Shines in ‘King’ Soundtrack Single

Chenoweth Shines in ‘King’ Soundtrack Single Updated 11-04-25 Emmy and Tony Award-winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth has released “Live Like That,” an original song featured in the animated feature film The King Of Kings. Available everywhere now, “Live Like That” features as the end credits’ theme to the film – a fresh, contemporary telling of the life of Jesus inspired by the work of Charles Dickens. Written by Kristin […]

todayApril 12, 2025

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Michael Harrison Gives Kids a Front Row First

Michael Harrison Gives Kids a Front Row First 10-03-25 More than 5,000 schoolchildren from across the North East will have the opportunity to be the first in the world to see a brand new musical thanks to an exciting new collaboration between Wallsend-born theatre producer Michael Harrison and Newcastle Theatre Royal. Michael, widely considered as one of the industry’s leading theatre producers with credits including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor […]

todayApril 5, 2025

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Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Returns to The Lion King

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Returns to The Lion King 20-03-25 Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney’s The Lion King as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production from 6 May through until 28 September 2025 having previously performed the role on the UK & Ireland tour. Hope Maine, who also previously played Simba, will then take over until 25th January 2026. Stephenson […]

todayApril 5, 2025

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Wicked Soars onto 4K & Blu-ray

Wicked Soars onto 4K & Blu-ray 10-03-25 The movie adaptation of hit musical Wicked is available now on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD, giving fans the chance to experience the magic of the spellbinding Wicked with a dazzling bonus Sing-Along version, a 40-minute journey through Oz that celebrates the film’s transformative on-screen magic, deleted & extended scenes and so much more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5omDWGdDmJ8 Wicked , one of the most beloved and […]

todayMarch 10, 2025

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Cast News: The Lightning Thief

Cast News: The Lightning Thief 10-03-25 Morgan Gregory (Back To The Future), who has already made waves as understudy Percy Jackson since the musical opened in London, now stars in the title role with The Times describing him as having a “rich vocal versatility and lightning-flash dynamism,” in the lead role. He is joined by fellow returning cast members Paisley Billings (SIX) as Sally Jackson/Medusa, with Philip Catchpole (The Book […]

todayMarch 10, 2025